All-New Toyota C-HR Coming This Spring from $22,500

Toyota likes to do things its own way, but even it can’t resist tapping into the ever-growing crossover market. While all eyes were on the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota announced the pricing and trim information for the upcoming, all-new C-HR crossover, which is set to launch this spring with a starting MSRP of just $22,500…

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2024 Buick Envista Overview

Photo: Buick The Envista joins the Buick lineup as an all-new model for 2024. This small SUV is designed to make an immediate impression, boasting a coupe-like look, bold styling elements, and entry-level pricing. It’s available in three well-equipped trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. Looking for a larger Buick SUV? Pick the premium…

Guide to 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Trim Levels

Photo: Chevrolet The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD returns with its signature impressive capabilities, bold styling, and advanced tech tools. And with five trim levels, there’s a model to suit every lifestyle. Here’s a look at what it has to offer. Make the Right Pick: Why buy a Chevrolet truck Like all models of the Silverado…

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2016 Cadillac ELR Overview

2016 Cadillac ELR Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Cadillac ELR is the followup Cadillac’s first-ever extended-range electric vehicle. After skipping the 2015 model year, the ELR returns with improved performance, increased power, and a lower price point, making it an even more attractive option for customers looking to satiate their appetites for luxury and environmental responsibility….

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Only 75 Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolets to Be Sold in US

Mercedes hasn’t announced pricing for its new Maybach, but it will undoubtedly be at least six digits Mercedes-Benz shocked car lovers around the world earlier this year when it unleashed the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 coupe during Monterey Car Week. While the Maybach 6 was nothing more than a concept vehicle meant to showcase the brand’s…

Nissan Armada Archives

The 2024 Nissan Armada is the flagship model of the Nissan lineup.… Finding an SUV you can trust is essential to your life on… There is so much to consider when purchasing a new car. First,… The Armada is the largest SUV in the Nissan lineup, offering seating… The flagship full-size SUV in the Nissan…

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Mazda Announces Pricing for Three-Row CX-9 to Start at $31,520

Mazda’s latest redesign baby is the CX-9, a three-row mid-size crossover that the company revealed with much pomp and fanfare (plus leaked images ahead of time) at the LA Auto Show back in November. It is designed especially to appeal to North American buyers, especially “mature families.” So, four months later, Mazda has announced the…

2016 Chevrolet Camaro Overview

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is a legendary muscle car that is all-new this model year and will turn every head on the street as you drive past. This is one of the most anticipated cars for the 2016 model year, and it has rolled off of the assembly line ready to take down the competition…

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2021 Infiniti Q60 Overview

Photo: Infiniti Sports coupes are hard to come by these days, but the 2021 Infiniti Q60 is one of the holdouts of the segment. For the latest model year, the Q60 gained updated safety tech, new exterior colors, and additional comfort features on its mid-grade trim levels. The 2021 Infiniti Q60 is available at three…

2013 Ram 1500 Overview

The 2013 Ram 1500 sees a number of worthwhile cosmetic and performance updates, including a stronger V6, a stronger frame, an eight-speed transmission, larger grille, restyled headlights, and LED turn signals and taillights. 2013 Ram 1500 Exterior The Ram 1500 is a workhorse, rough, rugged, and ready to take on just about any job. Practical…

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Road Rage Statistics: Who Experiences It Most and Why It's Dangerous

We’ve all witnessed road rage being expressed during our daily commutes. In fact, we probably have experienced road rage ourselves on a regular basis–some of us more frequently than others. To determine if there were trends in road rage occurrences, internet marketing expert Brandon Gaille compiled and released a collection of statistics on road rage. What…

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Make Your Road Trip Exciting With These 5 Fun Games

Entertain the family with these fun games Are we there yet? What time is it? I’m bored! How much longer? These are all a parent’s worst nightmare when the family is trapped in a car for several hours on a road trip. Whether you’re traveling with kids or want something to entertain adult passengers without…

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100th Anniversary Edition Mazda Miata Set for US Release

Photo: Mazda American Mazda fans rejoice — the 100th Anniversary Edition MX-5 Miata has been confirmed for a late 2020 release in the U.S. market, despite concerns that the vehicle’s debut would be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the automaker announced that the stylish special edition would start at $32,670. If that news…

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2023 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Get Freedom Edition Package

2023 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom editions Photo: Stellantis America is one of the countries in the world, and Jeep is celebrating that fact by bringing back a popular option for the 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler. Both vehicles get a Freedom package for the upcoming model year, offering upgrades up to and including an American…

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Safe Driving Archives

Are you planning to hit the road this summer with your dog?… Whether you’re driving in normal summer temperatures or an extreme heat wave,… The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+,… The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require all automakers to offer… Moving to or from college can be…

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2019 Honda HR-V Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

Photo: Honda The Honda HR-V has made big forward strides for the 2019 model year, earning Top Safety Pick certification from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after improving in several areas over the 2018 model. The 2019 HR-V earned the highest possible score of “Good” in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, seat,…

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Don't Be So Defensive — Unless You're Driving

My dad constantly reminded me when he was teaching me to drive that I needed to “worry about the other guy.” In other words, I needed to be a defensive driver. And, although his message has long been ingrained into my driving habits, I was frustratingly reminded of his words of wisdom this past weekend…

2022 GMC Yukon Gains Buckle to Drive Safety Feature

The 2021 Yukon Photo: GMC The GMC Yukon already offers Teen Driver technology to encourage young drivers to stay safe on the road. Now, for the 2022 model year, GMC is improving the Yukon’s Teen Driver system by adding the Buckle to Drive feature. Learn More About the Yukon: Features of the 2021 model The…

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The News Wheel Editors: Our Driver's Ed Experiences

As a teenager, learning to drive is stressful. Actually, learning to drive at any time in your life is pretty stressful. Driving is a big task and there are a lot of risks that come with it. Most new drivers go through a driver’s ed program, and while the program teaches you a lot about the…

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How Does Chevy Teen Driver Work?

As most parents know, it can be a fine line between gently guiding your children down the right path and micromanaging them. This is especially true when your kids grow old enough to drive. The thought of your teenager having full control of a heavy and dangerous piece of machinery can be terrifying. But today’s…

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learning to drive Archives

Learning to drive can be an exciting yet scary occasion for teenagers… Learning to drive is both an exhilarating prospect and a scary one.… Recently, the researchers at TrueCar took drivers down memory lane to learn… Driver-assist technologies, such as blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning, are designed… If you didn’t learn to drive a…

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GM Expands Buckle to Drive Tech in 2021 Models

Photo: John F. Martin for Chevrolet General Motors is planning to include its safety-enhancing Buckle to Drive technology with more vehicles in the upcoming model year. Chevy’s Newest SUV: Get the details on the 2021 Trailblazer For 2020, GM added Buckle to Drive to models like the Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Malibu, and Chevrolet Traverse as…

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